Summer School Brochure

OGS
International
Summer Schools
In Oxford
Oxford is one of the iconic and most
visited cities in England. It is a former
home to Royalty and is also renowned for
its history and heritage, baroque
architecture and ancient University. For
management and art students seeking
unique insights into leading edge business
practice and high culture, Oxford is the
perfect destination. Join famous Oxonians
such as C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, Bill Clinton,
John Betjeman and Lawrence of Arabia in a
quest for knowledge in the historical and
academic hub of the World.
Structure
Week One
In the first week, students will learn all about
English culture and history including a large
portion of Oxford history and culture in a
variety of ways including:
Authors including Lewis Carroll,
C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and
Philip Pullman.
A guided tour of Oxford.
Oxford architecture and the evolution of
architectural style through the years.
A visit to the famous Mini production
plant based in Oxford
A punting trip along the River Cherwell.
A trip to London.
As well as a variety of lectures surrounding
English history , England in the 21st century
and English culture and the EU, students will
also be treated to some local cuisine and will
have the weekends to explore the city at their
own pace.
Week Two
In the second week, students will be learning
about modern global business in a variety of
ways, lecture topics include:
Business Strategy
Globalisation and its impact
Developing a marketing plan
Establishing a brand and how to market
that brand
Sustainability
Climate change and how it affects the world
around us
Human resource management and its
importance
Business organisations a traditional
approach, followed by a modern approach.
These topics will be interspersed with some light
-hearted activities such as a boat trip and
industrial visits, in order to portray a real world
example of the topics at hand.
Dates and Costs
Dates
Prices
Winning in the Global Business World
£1800 all inclusive
Price includes tuition, some meals, activities and
some excursions. Excluding weekend activities.
Start dates:
17th June to 28th June 2013
15th July to 26th July 2013
12th August to 23rd August 2013
Applications
Each full course lasts 2 weeks,
Price
Please visit our website for more information about
us
www.oxfordgraduateschool.org.uk
ag@oxfordgraduateschool.org.uk
Oxford Graduate School,
8, Whichford house,
John Smith Drive
Oxford, OX4 2JY
Tel: +44 01865987210
Email: ag@oxfordgraduateschool.org.uk
www.oxfordgraduateschool.org.uk
af@oxfordgraduateschool.org.uk